Gale "MX-Mom" Webb
Background
After
a routine parachute jump went tragically wrong,
spinning Gale toward the ground without a main
chute, she miraculously survived with a broken neck
and back and a prognosis from doctors that was loud
and clear -- she would never lead a normal life.
Doctors were right! Since her near-tragic fall
30+ years ago, Gale Webb has struggled to not just
simply come back to
lead a normal life, but to come back as an example
to young people and send a message from the
heart.
Months of physical and emotional rehabilitation
turned into years as Gale had to relearn many of the
basics we take for granted such as tying shoelaces
and simple reading skills. While still
struggling with an incredible uphill battle to
become “normal” again, Gale was devastated by
another tragedy – the death of her best friend to
a drug overdose.
Gale
made a graveside promise to her friend that she
would do everything within her power to keep drugs
and alcohol from ruining the lives of others.
And for more than a quarter of a century, Gale has
kept her promise. Hundreds of thousands of
kids from across the country have been inspired by
Gale’s messages of ‘Never Give Up', ‘Get
High on Life,' and ‘Say NO to Drugs and
Alcohol'. Her inspirational messages, as
well as international acclaim as one of the World’s
Best Veteran Women Motocross Racers and
demonstrations of some of the best skaters and
bicycle stunt riders around, have earned Gale the
title as “America’s Sports Mom”.
Accomplishments
Gale’s
own life is the stuff of Hollywood drama.
After overcoming extreme adversity as a child and
young adult, as well as a near tragedy, Gale
triumphed to become one of America’s top women’s
veteran motocross racers, as well as an accomplished
snowboarder skateboarder and in-line skater.
What is she doing now?
Extreme
Sports & Air Shows dazzling the crowds
Some of the best amateur
athletes in skateboarding, in-line skating and
bicycles stunt maneuvers dazzle the crowds using
quarter and half pipe ramps in a high energy show.
Gale’s message to kids is clear. Stay off
drugs, stay in school, kids are always number one
and it’s always cool to
"Get high on life".
For a complete schedule of shows, visit the Gale
Webb web site www.GaleWebb.com
